Devil's Island
Die Teufelsinsel
Synopsis
Le Quang Vinh, a revolutionary student leader, was arrested in Saigon in August 1961. A show trial and death sentence followed. World-wide protests altered it to “life imprisonment” on Con Son, the Devil’s Island. The humiliating “Tiger-Cages” and the methods of torture are shown.
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Top Cast
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- Director
- Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
- Original Score
- Sergio Ortega
- Original Title
- Die Teufelsinsel
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Studio H&S
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
Sergio Ortega
Traute Wischnewski, Ilse Radtke
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Heynowski
Director
Walter Heynowski
Writer
Gerhard Scheumann
Director
Gerhard Scheumann
Writer
Traute Wischnewski
Editor
Ilse Radtke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devil's Island
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What is Devil's Island about?
Le Quang Vinh, a revolutionary student leader, was arrested in Saigon in August 1961. A show trial and death sentence followed. World-wide protests altered it to “life imprisonment” on Con Son, the Devil’s Island. The humiliating “Tiger-Cages” and the methods of torture are shown.
Who directed Devil's Island?
Devil's Island was directed by Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann.
Who stars in Devil's Island?
The principal cast of Devil's Island includes Klaus Bergatt, Sonja Stokowy.
When was Devil's Island released and how long is it?
Devil's Island was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Devil's Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Devil's Island was composed by Sergio Ortega.